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Samsung 916V User Manual

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  • Page 1 SyncMaster 916V Install drivers Install programs...
  • Page 2 Notational Failure to follow directions noted by this symbol could result in bodily harm or damage to equipment. Prohibited Do not disassemble Do not touch Power When not used for an extended period of time, set your computer to DPMS. If using a screen saver, set it to the active screen mode.
  • Page 3 This may cause an electric shock or fire. Do not pull the plug out by the wire nor touch the plug with wet hands. This may cause an electric shock or fire. Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle. An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage.
  • Page 4 This may cause damage to the product or human body. Install the monitor base in a showcase or shelf so that the end of the base does not protrude from the showcase or shelf. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Do not place the product on an unstable or small surface area.
  • Page 5 Installation by unqualified personnel may result in injury. Always use the mounting device specified in the owner's manual. When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10cm/4inch ) for ventilation purposes. Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, resulting in a shortened component life and degraded performance.
  • Page 6 Contact the Service Center year. Keep the product's interior clean. Dust which has accumulated in the interior over an extended period of time may cause malfunction or fire. Others Do not remove cover (or back). This may cause an electric shock or fire. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 7 Do not cover the vents on the monitor cabinet. Bad ventilation may cause a breakdown or fire. Do not place water containers, chemical products or small metal objects on the monitor. This may cause malfunction, an electric shock or fire. If a foreign substance enters the monitor, unplug the power cord and contact the Service Center.
  • Page 8 Do not install the product on an unstable, uneven surface or a location prone to vibrations. Dropping the product may cause damage to the product or personal injury. Using the product in a location prone to vibrations may shorten the lifetime of the product or may catch fire.
  • Page 9 Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor. If any items are missing, Contact a local dealer Unpacking Monitor Monitor Manual Quick Setup Guide Cable D-Sub Cable contact your dealer. to buy optional items. Bottom Warranty Card (Not available in all locations) Natural Color software, MagicTune™...

  • Page 10: Menu Button

    Front Use this button for open the on-screen menu and exits from the menu MENU button [ ] screen or closes screen adjustment menu. MagicBright™ MagicBright™ is a new feature providing optimum viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching. button [ Currently four different modes are available: Custom, Text, Internet, and Entertain.
  • Page 11 PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor OFF when it is not needed, or when leaving it unattended for long periods. Rear (The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.) Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the Power port monitor.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Monitor

    Connecting the Monitor Connect the power cord for your monitor to the power port on the back of the monitor. Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet. 2-1. Using the D-sub (Analog) connector on the video card. Connect the signal cable to the 15-pin, D-sub port on the back of your monitor.

  • Page 13: Installing The Monitor Driver (Automatic)

    Driver installation is slightly different from one operating system to another. Follow the directions appropriate for the operating system you have. Prepare a blank disk and download the driver program file at the Internet web site shown here. Internet web site : http://www.samsung.com/ (Worldwide)

  • Page 14: Installing The Monitor Driver (Manual)

    4. If you can see following message window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certifying MS logo,and this installation don't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage http://www.samsung.com/. 5. Monitor driver installation is completed.
  • Page 15 3. Click "Display" icon and choose the "Settings" tab then click "Advanced..". 4. Click the "Properties" button on the "Monitor" tab and select "Driver" tab. 5. Click "Update Driver.." and select "Install from a list or.." then click "Next" button. 6.
  • Page 16 8. If you can see following "Message" window, then click the "Continue Anyway" button. Then click "OK" button. This monitor driver is under certified MS logo,and this installation doesn't damage your system.The certified driver will be posted on Samsung Monitor homepage. http://www.samsung.com/ 9. Click the "Close" button then click "OK" button continually.

  • Page 17: Linux Operating System

    10. Monitor driver installation is completed. ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System When you can see "Digital Signature Not Found" on your monitor, follow these steps. 1. Choose "OK" button on the "Insert disk" window. 2. Click the "Browse" button on the "File Needed" window. 3.
  • Page 18 Samsung Electronics in association with Korea Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). This system is available only for Samsung monitors and makes the color of the images on the monitor the same as the printed or scanned images.
  • Page 19 1. [ ]Opens the OSD menu. Also use to exit the OSD menu or return to the previous menu. 2. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 3. [ ]This button allows you to adjust items in the menu. 4.
  • Page 20 Menu When the 'AUTO' button is pressed, the Auto Adjustment screen appears as shown in the animated screen on the center. Auto adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. To make the automatic adjustment function sharper, execute the 'AUTO' function AUTO while the...
  • Page 21 Brightness Menu When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. Brightness Brightness 1. Picture Color Tone 2. Color Coarse 3. Image Language 4. OSD Image Reset 5. Setup 6. Information Picture : Description Contrast Color Control Gamma Fine Sharpness...
  • Page 22 Menu You can use the on-screen menus to change the brightness according to personal preference. Brightness Direct Access Feature : When OSD is not on the screen, push the button to adjust brightness. You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast Contrast according to personal preference.
  • Page 23 Menu Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may Coarse move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the horizontal control menu. Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists Fine even after fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed).
  • Page 24 Menu You can choose one of the seven languages. Language Note:The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. It has no effect on any software running on the computer. You can change the horizontal position where the OSD menu H-Position appears on your monitor.
  • Page 25 Menu Description Shows a video source, display mode on the OSD screen. Information...

  • Page 26: What Is Magictune

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Overview What is MagicTune™? Monitor performance can vary due to the graphics card, host computer lighting conditions and other environmental factors. In order to get the best image on a monitor requires you to adjust it for your unique setting.

  • Page 27: Installation

    Color Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall Troubleshooting Calibration Installation 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the MagicTune™ installation file. 3. Select installation Language, Click "Next". 4. When the InstallationShield Wizard window appears, click "Next." 5. Select "I agree to the terms of the license agreement" to accept the terms of use.
  • Page 28 6. Choose a folder to install the MagicTune™ program. 7. Click "Install." 8. The "Installation Status" window appears.

  • Page 29: Installation Problems

    9. Click "Finish." 10. When the installation is complete, the MagicTune™ executable icon appears on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program. MagicTune™ execution icon may not appear depending on specification of computer system or monitor. If that happens, press F5 Key. Installation Problems The installation of MagicTune™...
  • Page 30 Windows™ 98 SE Windows™ Me Windows™ 2000 Windows™ XP Home Edition Windows™ XP Professional It is recommended using MagicTune™ in Windows™ 2000 or later. Hardware 32MB Memory above 25MB Hard disk space above * For more information, visit the MagicTune™ website...

  • Page 31: Osd Mode

    Overview Installation OSD Mode MagicTune™ allows for quick accurate tuning of the display with the ability to easily save and use monitor configurations that are best suited for you. OSD mode may appear inconsistent with the explanation in guidance book depending on specification of each monitor. When Pivot is functioning, part of MagicTune™...

  • Page 32: Color Tab Definition

    Picture Tab Definition Allows the user to adjust the screen settings to the desired values. Brightness Contrast Resolution Makes the entire screen brighter or darker. The detailed data of the images in the dark Brightness areas can be lost if the brightness is not adjusted to the proper level. Adjust the brightness for best viewing conditions.

  • Page 33: Image Tab Definition

    Color Tone Color Control Calibration The tone of the color can be changed. Color Tone Warm - Normal - Cool Custom Adjusts of the monitor image color. You can change the monitor color to your desired color. Color Control R- G - B The process through which the colors of your choice are optimized and maintained.

  • Page 34: Option Tab Definition

    Image Setup Position Fine : Removes noise such as horizontal stripes. If the noise persists even after Fine tuning, repeat it after adjusting the frequency (clock speed). Image Setup Coarse : Removes noise such as vertical stripes. Coarse adjustment may move the screen image area. You may relocate it to the center using the Horizontal Control menu.

  • Page 35: Support Tab Definition

    Enable task tray menu . - To access the MagicTune™ menus, click the icon on the [task tray menu]. The menus are not displayed if the [Enable System Tray] is deselected in Preferences [Options] ' [Basic Settings]. Select Language - The language chosen affects only the language of the OSD. Source Select will be shown only in dual monitor.

  • Page 37: Color Calibration

    Overview Installation OSD Mode Color Calibration 1. Color Calibration Color Calibration guides you to get optimal color condition for your monitor. Proceed following 5steps for getting optimal monitor color condition . 1. Control "Brightness control bar" for matching the brightness of control patch and the brightness of background pattern 2.
  • Page 38 Press "Preview" button on the Color Calibration. The above picture will be shown. 1. Press "View Calibrated" button to see the calibration effect which you adjusted. 2. Press "View Uncalibrated" button to see the original image.
  • Page 39 Overview Installation OSD Mode Uninstall The MagicTune™ program can be removed only by using the "Add or Remove Programs" option of the Windows™ Control Panel. Perform the following steps remove MagicTune™. 1. Go to [Task Tray] ' [Start] ' [Settings] and select [Control Panel] in the menu. If the program runs on Windows™...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Products from other manufacturers may cause errors. Only Samsung products are able to support this feature. An error may occur even when your monitor is manufactured by Samsung but is out of date. Check if your monitor is able to support MagicTune™.
  • Page 41 As the Highlight program uses the communication lines, please exit the Highlight program before you can access MagicTune™. Some of Samsung CDT monitors support the Highlight feature. When using both the Highlight feature and MagicTune™ simultaneously, conflicts occur, which cause errors.
  • Page 42 Visit the MagicTune™ and download the installation software for MagicTune™ MAC. the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/magicTune...
  • Page 43 Check List Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call section or contact your dealer. Symptom Check List No images on the Is the power cord connected screen.
  • Page 44 Some graphic cards may not support your monitor. When you have a problem with the graphic card, visit our website to check the compatible graphic card list provided. http://www.samsung.com/monitor/MagicTune Download the latest program. The program can be downloaded http://www.samsung.com/monitor/MagicTune.
  • Page 45 Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor. 1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer. 2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting. (If it does, request an after-service for the main board of the computer.) 3.
  • Page 46 This box appears during normal operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer system;...
  • Page 47 General General Model Name SyncMaster 916V LCD Panel Size 19 inch Diagonal (48 cm) Display area 372.32 mm (H) x 301.56 mm (V) Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm (H) x 0.294 mm (V) Type a-si TFT active matrix Synchronization Horizontal 30 ~ 81 kHz...
  • Page 48 Refer to the video card manual and adjust the screen as follows. Power saving mode EPA/ENERGY 2000 Green Green, Blinking Less than 1 W (Off-mode) ® compliant and ENERGY2000 ® Partner, SAMSUNG has determined that this ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Power Switch off Black Less than 1 W (230 Vac)
  • Page 49 Table 1. Preset Timing Modes Horizontal Display Mode Frequency (kHz) IBM, 640 x 350 31.469 IBM, 640 x 480 31.469 IBM, 720 x 400 31.469 MAC, 640 x 480 35.000 MAC, 832 x 624 49.726 MAC, 1152 x 870 68.681 VESA, 640 x 480 37.500 VESA, 640 x 480...
  • Page 50 Service The address and phone number of the company can be changed without previous notice. CANADA : Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Tel. 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Fax. (905) 542-1199 http://www.samsung.ca MEXICO : Tel.
  • Page 51 Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil Tel. 0800-124-421 http://www.samsung.com/br CHILE : Samsung Electronics Chile LTDA. Avda. Americo Vespucio Sur 100, Oficina 102 Las Condes, Santiago, Chile Tel. 800-726-7864(SAMSUNG) Fax. 56-2-485-8502 http://www.samsung.com/cl COST RICA : Tel. 0-800-507-7267 http://www.samsung.com/latin ECUADOR : Tel. 1-800-10-7267 http://www.samsung.com/latin EL SALVADOR : Tel.
  • Page 52 Fax. 01805 - 121214 (€ 0,12/Min) http://www.samsung.de HUNGARY : Tel. 06 40 985 985 http://www.samsung.com/hu ITALIA : Samsung Electronics Italia S.p.A Via C. Donat Cattin, 5 20063, Cernusco Sul Naviglio (MI) Tel. 199 153 153 Fax. 02 92141801 http://www.samsung.com/it LUXEMBURG :...
  • Page 53 POLAND : Tel. 0 801 801 881 Fax. +48-22-607 4448 http://www.samsung.com/pl PORTUGAL : SAMSUNG ELECTRONICA PORTUGUESA, S.A Rua Cesario Verde, no 5-4, Piso 2795-753 Queijas-Portugal Tel. 80 8 200 128 http://www.samsung.pt SLOVAKIA : Tel. 0850 123 989 SPAIN : Tel. 902 10 11 30 http://www.samsung.com/es...
  • Page 54 2nd fl CC-28 , Nehru Enclave Kalkaji New Delhi India 110019 Tel. 3030 8282 1600 1100 11 http://www.samsung.com/in INDONESIA : Pusat Pelayanan Purna Jual. PT.SEIN(Samsung Electronics Indonesia) Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu No.34, Jakarta Selatan Tel. 0800-112-8888 Fax. (021)797-5080 http://www.samsung.com/id JAPAN : Tel.
  • Page 55 VIETNAM : Tel. 1 800 588 889 Fax. (084) 08-8965566 http://www.samsung.com/vn SOUTH AFRICA : Samsung Electronics South Africa (PTY) LTD Unit 5/6, Hi Tech Villiage, Superior Road, Midrand South Africa Tel. 0860 726786 (SAMSUNG) Fax. 27-11-545-6112 http://www.samsung.com/za U.A.E : Tel.
  • Page 56 Terms Dot Pitch The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm Vertical Frequency The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user.
  • Page 57 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 58: Product Information (Image Retention Free)

    PRODUCT INFORMATION (Image Retention Free) LCD Monitors and TVs may have image retention when switching from one image to another especially after displaying a stationary image for a long time. This guide is to demonstrate correct usage of LCD products in order to protect them from Image retention.
  • Page 59 The best way to protect your monitor from Image retention is to set your PC or System to operate a Screen Saver program when you are not using it. Image retention may not occur when a LCD panel is operated under normal conditions. Normal conditions are defined as continuously changing video patterns.

  • Page 60: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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